Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Adult 2024 (MCCRCA24ON)-15

15_Complex Acid Based

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The document discusses complex acid-base disorders in critical care medicine, with a focus on metabolic acidosis and alkalosis. It covers the physiological processes involved in maintaining acid-base balance and the evaluation of acid-base disorders through history, physical examination, and laboratory tests like arterial pH analysis. Anion gap is used to estimate unmeasured anions in the body, with a detailed explanation of its calculation and interpretation. The document also delves into the causes of anion-gap acidosis, emphasizing the role of unmeasured anions in the body. It touches on correcting anion gap based on serum albumin levels. The text includes detailed chemical reactions and equations involving different ions and molecules in the body. Overall, the document aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of acid-base disorders, their evaluation, and management strategies in critical care settings.

Keywords

acid-base disorders

metabolic acidosis

metabolic alkalosis

anion gap

critical care

acid-base balance

arterial pH analysis

unmeasured anions

serum albumin

evaluation and management

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